DEPARTMENT: Public Services and Revenue Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Approval Of Application For Exempt Permit To Hold Raffle For Hastings Sno-Mos Inc.
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, gambling licenses are issued by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in a township; and
WHEREAS, an application for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle on February 20, 2027, at Frandrup Farms at 6925 160th St. E, Hastings in Nininger Township has been submitted by Hastings Sno-Mos Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local governing body having
jurisdiction over the proposed gambling activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the application from Hastings Sno-Mos Inc. for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle at Frandrup Farms at 6925 160th St. E, Hastings in Nininger Township on February 20, 2027.
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BACKGROUND
Gambling licenses are governed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Nonprofit organizations may conduct raffles, bingo and other forms of lawful gambling according to Minnesota law. This organization is exempt from all requirements that apply to licensed gambling but must comply with the requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. § 349.166, subd. 2(a). Lawful gambling consists of the operation, conduct or sale of bingo, raffles, paddle wheels, tip-boards and pull-tabs. Before approving the permit, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires county approval of an application when the gambling premises are located in a township.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends approval of the application.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
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CONTACTS
Department Director: Teresa Mitchell
Author: Teresa Mitchell